Innholdsfortegnelse for 11-Jan-18 i Drum English

BACK-TO-WORK BLUES IF YOU’RE reading this magazine after being back at work after a bit of a break, we feel your pain! We’d much rather be lounging about in the sun too or still be back home, far from the city. But luckily here at DRUM, we also love what we do so it’s not too bad to be back. If you don’t feel the same, maybe it’s time to consider a Plan B career. We spend so much time at work, it can’t be something that drains our souls. So if you dread going to work, turn to page 10. Other great advice in this issue is how to teach your kids that most important skill – reading (page 72), and how to save in a smart way each…

Cooking with flowers This trend makes a comeback with lavender, gardenias, rose petals and foraged foliage adding depth to dishes. Mushrooms For the adventurous there’s mushroom-flavoured coffee. Popped snacks Puffed rice joins popped corn as a tasty snack to nibble on. Flavoured sparkling water The overall healthy trend translates into consuming less alcohol – cue tasty H2O varieties. New year, new hues Bright green, black and brilliant blue – food will be anything but grey. Seaweed Packed with nutrients and available in abundance. Super powders Sales of matcha, turmeric and cacao will soar.…

1 SHORT HAIR Brush-cuts, boy-cuts and cropped haircuts are the order of the day – they’re edgy and a little masculine, and we love them. They’re also hassle-free so you can get ready in no time. 2 BIG, CURLY ’80S-STYLE HAIR Curls and Afros are getting bigger and bigger. To get the look, wear a wig and use super-holding spray for volume and to keep curls in place instead of teasing the hair. 3 STRUCTURED BOBS These are easy to wear and maintain, and are getting more popular. Pick a length and style that suits your face shape. You can also curl, straighten or crimp this ’do. 4 BLUNT PONYTAIL We love this hairstyle because it’s super-polished. If you don’t have long hair, a detachable pony will do the trick…

MY FOOD HABITS Midrand-based dietician Jacinta Ndubane shares her top food tips and gives advice about what to eat if you’re diabetic. What’s your typical meal? Grilled lean meat, a baked potato and fresh salad. This meal is quick and easy to prepare, so it’s perfect for my weekday suppers. It’s also nutritionally balanced. I prepare chicken without the skin and I trim the fat from red meat. What’s your favourite drink? Chamomile tea. It’s rich in antioxidants, so it’s a great detox after a long day at work. I have a cup every evening. And your favourite dish? Mediterranean beef stir-fry served with brown rice. I love this dish because it includes my daily serving of vegetables, protein and carbohydrates – all in one delicious meal. I prefer brown…

THE new year often kicks off with so many things on your to-do list that it’s easy to forget to insure that new watch or tech gadget you got as a gift. This means if the item is stolen or damaged, you’ll lose out. We explain how to make sure you can claim – and get paid out – for such a loss. WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW Household insurance usually covers only items in your home. This means things you carry around with you – such as your cellphone, laptop or watch – aren’t automatically covered. It’s your responsibility to insure these items under the all-risks section of your policy. If you have a broker they can help you do this. HOW ALL-RISKS COVER WORKS This kind of cover…

LOOKING . . . AND LOOKING! A teenager loses one of his contact lenses while playing soccer in the backyard. After a fruitless search for the lenses he calls his mom, who finds it within minutes. “How did you do that, Mom?” the boy asks. “We weren’t looking for the same thing,” she says. “You were looking for a small bit of plastic. I was looking for the R500 I paid for it.” STRAPPED FOR THOUGHT A student gets a parttime job at a factory, working on a conveyor belt. One day he’s on a blind date when his date asks about his job. “I work at the end of a belt,” he says. “Oh, I see,” she says. “Are you the buckle?” HOW LOW CAN YOU GO? A guy…

THE HITMAN’S BODYGUARD *** ACTION COMEDY. 118 MIN. 2017. 16LV. This throwback to the mismatched buddy action comedies that were popular in the ’80s and ’90s sees Samuel L Jackson and Ryan Reynolds as a pair of comically foul-mouthed enemies who are forced to team up. The action is over the top, but the real fun is the comedic energy shared by the leads as they bicker across Europe, as well as a soundtrack of memorable ’80s hits. TRANSFORMERS: THE LAST KNIGHT * SCI-FI ACTION. 155 MIN. 2017.13LV. Want to hear Sir Anthony Hopkins call Mark Wahlberg “dude”? This movie ighty be for you. Actually, it’s a mystery who this movie is meant for –possibly youngsters who enjoy giant robots bashing one another ahead of imminent global and galactic destruction.…

‘The casting director only found out much later who my parents are’ WITH her family’s genes, there was no way she wasn’t going to be a star. Her mother, her father, her grandparents – stardom is part of her DNA, so it’s little wonder she’s wowing Mzansi with her talent on the small screen. Bahumi Mhlongo recently landed her first major acting gig, starring as Zola in Keeping Score, the SABC2 telenovela that delves deep into the dark side of the sports industry. “She’s a young and vibrant teenage athlete,” the 22-year-old tells us excitedly. “Zola is very spicy – she speaks her mind and she has a real sense of entitlement. “So she’s completely different to how I was when I was a teenager. But we’re similar in that…

• Eyesight should be assessed before Grade R and again in Grades 1 and 2, educational psychologist Melanie Hartgill says. If this isn’t offered at school parents should arrange independent testing. “Visual difficulties with reading are about more than just whether the child can see – they also need to be able to track and scan correctly. All of this needs to be properly assessed.” • Early signs of dyslexia can be picked up in Grade R, Hartgill says, but a formal diagnosis can be made from Grade 2 if the child has responded poorly to any intervention.…

BEING in the presence of Kagiso Rabada is slightly intimidating. One of the leading bowlers in Test cricket and the youngest player to have claimed 100 Test wickets for South Africa, he earned his 22nd Test cap for the Proteas in October. He also has more awards and accolades than you can keep count of – and he’s only 22. Talk about a boy wonder. Yet, as we’re about to discover, none of this seems to have gone to his head. He’s calm and down-to-earth when he meets us for coffee at the luxurious Palazzo Hotel in Montecasino, Joburg, casually dressed in a white T-shirt, black shorts and grey sneakers. His goal is to be the best in the world, he tells us, a feat he managed – briefly –…

AS WE enter a new year, remember that success and failure do not happen overnight for anyone. It is the culmination of all those small decisions along the way that result in people failing or succeeding. Work to make a victory over something every day. You will not fail because of one single, big problem, but because of small bad decisions. Plan your work, work on your plan and be consistent. Have a contagious positive attitude and a burning desire to succeed. Small success leads to greater success. MOTLOKOA PAKANA, HEILBRON THE WINNING LETTER RECEIVES R300. Letters should be about 100 words. Write to us at PO Box 653284, Benmore 2010, email us at letters@drum.co.za or SMS short letters to 36489. Start with the word DRUMLETTERS. Each SMS costs R1.…

TRIALS, triumphs, depression, illness . . . 2017 was a year of ups and downs for all of us – and celebrities were no different. Black Coffee blazed a trail, Oprah finally beat the battle of the bulge, Bonang took a knock and Sindi Dlathu moved on from Muvhango. Here’s what went down in the lives of the A-list and the lessons they learnt in the hope of finding inspiration for the new year. OPRAH WINFREY WHAT WENT DOWN No one can compete with this talk-show queen when it comes to publicly documenting weight battles. She’s tried every diet under the sun and she’s exercised herself into a sweaty heap – and, yes, she’s had some success but nothing has worked in the long term. At her heaviest she tipped…

FERMENTED FOODS The popularity of fermented food is skyrocketing. Kimchi, miso and (sugar-free) pickles not only give you an energy boost, they’re believed to aid digestion. Restaurants and health-food takeaway chains are increasingly including them on the menu. BREAKFAST ALL DAY Last year the focus was on brinner – eating breakfast food for dinner. The trend continues this year and now includes eating breakfast food any time of the day. Many restaurants now offer all-day breakfast options and dishes are becoming more interesting. Expect to see meals such as shakshuka – a traditional Middle Eastern and North African dish of eggs poached in a tomato-and-pepper-based sauce – on menus. TAPAS The Spanish way of eating – small plates shared by everyone at the table – remains a popular fixture on…

Bushy brows Instead of strong, vivid eyebrows, bushy, brushed-out brows are in. Get the look by using brow mascara. If you don’t have thick brows, create the illusion by using an eyebrow pencil and a stroke motion to fill them in. Facial cleansing brushes A good, deep cleanse minimises breakouts and blackheads and leaves skin fresh and clean. Cleansing brushes hit the SA market not too long ago but they’re here to stay. They’re available in a variety of styles and affordable prices. Laser treatments Nowadays you can solve most beauty problems, from hair removal and skin firming to scar removal and cellulite reduction, with lasers. Most treatments are pain-free and charged per session. Wet-hair look (pinned down) This has been around for a while and the style was shown…

‘Your aunt should be receiving a foster-care grant for you and your sister’ Q I THINK HE’S USING ME I have a two-year-old son whose father doesn’t want me anymore but he does support his child. The trouble is, I think he’s using me. He only seems to come to me when he wants sex. Even though he broke up with me months ago, we kept on sleeping together. But when I ask for something, he gives it to me. Should I continue to fight for him? UNSURE, SMS A It seems as if you already have the answer you’re looking for. Deep down you know you should have made a clean break and shouldn’t have continued having sex. The only thing that should concern both of you is the…

ISIDINGO Gabriel (AUBREY POO) prepares himself for a harsh sentence. Morongwa tries to manage Enhle and Pipiliza. Lalage suspects her children are hiding something from her. Nina hints she’s going to come collect what Gabriel owes her. Lerato decides to organise a hair show. Sechaba loses control at a counselling session. SCANDAL! A mother gets her son to carry out a wicked plan. A family finds some peace and reconciliation. Zinzile is the cause of her own downfall. Stokkies tries to pick up the pieces but everything goes wrong. Gloria is unexpectedly rebuffed. Lindiwe (NOMVELO MAKHANYA) evaluates her life and finds it wanting. MUVHANGO Matodzi proposes to Rendani but it’s not the kind of proposal she was hoping for. Rashaka learns about Pfarelo’s decision regarding their relationship. Hangwani (CONSTANCE SIBIYA)…

Former Miss World and Miss South Africa Rolene Strauss has graduated as a medical doctor. DRUM readers shared their thoughts on her accomplishment. She is just the ultimate inspiration! In just three years, she became Miss South Africa, she became Miss World, she got married, had her first child and now she’s graduated with a medical degree. I am inspired! NOLAN SAMPSON This is what a woman with brains does. She’s not one of the lazy ones who goes around using her beauty and blessers to get ahead in life. HUNADI MOEKETSI Congrats, Doc! A wonderful combination of brains and beauty. MICHAEL SULAMOYO SAKALA Slaying with her brain . . . keep shining, dear! TEBOGO MMA-PHETOLO MANKGE Encouraging. The youth of this country can learn a thing or two from…

THEY have very little in common with their much-loved characters, yet they’ll defend them at every turn. Although they don’t support polygamy, they believe rural, traditional women should have a voice and be allowed to live in whichever way they want. Fighting for the rights of women is something the two stars have in common, whether it’s their right to dress, behave or live as they please. When we catch up with Isibaya stars Celeste Ntuli and Ayanda Borotho, they’re bubbly and vivacious. They can’t help but gush about Siphokazi and Phumelele, who are both married to respected taxi owner Mpiyakhe Zungu in the hit Mzansi Magic show. Celeste initially auditioned for the part of obedient Phumelele, but fate had other plans. “When the person who was cast as Siphokazi…

FOOD TRENDS 1 TOP-TO-TIP EATING Waste not, want not, the saying goes. This year the trend of eating every part of a plant or animal intensifies. Plants especially are eaten from root to leaves. Try using beetroot leaves to make pesto after you’ve roasted the roots. And toast butternut seeds (they’re high in fibre) to add to soups and salads or enjoy as a snack. 2 CRAFT DRINKS The term “craft” is no longer the preserve of beer – it’s now a trend in other drinks, especially gin. But gone are the days of the straightforward gin and tonic. Pink and purple gins are fashionable, as is flower-infused gin. Tea also gets a revival – Earl Grey is making a comeback and is often combined with edible flowers. In fact,…

1 FRINGES AND FEATHERS You can wear these in two ways – go flirty with pretty pastels or make a statement with vibrant shades. Either way, you’ll look edgy. 2 ROCK THE RAINBOW Once only for the brave and bold, this colour palette is much more accessible this year. Dare to go all out and invest in a multicoloured dress or blouse topped with bright accessories. 3 NECK AND SHOULDER Revealing some skin is feminine, flattering and very fashion-forward. Opt for modern cut-outs or vintage-inspired blouses with open shoulders or square necklines. SQUARE NECK ONE SHOULDER ASYMMETRICAL 4 TRENCH COAT Who said a trench coat is only for rainy weather? This classic item remains the perfect layering companion to any outfit. Keep it refined with a modern tailored look…

CAPRICORN 21 DEC – 20 JAN Mercury, the cosmic scribe and master of the tongue, moves into your sign this week, which could smooth the path on your way to the top. So it’s a good week to write a proposal, enter business negotiations, address clients or speak to the boss about a promotion. As it’s also a good week for networking, make sure you get out and about. Social gatherings provide great opportunities for making beneficial connections. YOUR LUCKY NUMBERS 43, 36, 32, 35, 6, 44 AQUARIUS 21 Jan – 18 Feb It’s a week to expect the unexpected, for better or worse. Whether your love life takes an unforeseen turn, a twist of fate messes up your long-term goals or you strike it lucky with a great offer…

FAITH & COURAGE: PRAYING WITH MANDELA BY THABO MAKGOBA (NB PUBLISHERS) R229* Activist, spiritual leader and Anglican archbishop Thabo Makgoba charts his ministries and his relationship with former president Nelson Mandela in the last years of the latter's life. They met in 2009 when Graça Machel asked him to visit the then-ailing icon and pray with him. So began the relationship between the Anglican leader and the revered Madiba. The archbishop also takes the reader on his journey in finding faith as a young boy in Alex, and his experience of the Soweto Uprising, which taught him about faith, values and courage. “I think I subconsciously decided that that wasn’t what I wanted to be, that what that Hippo [armoured vehicle] and those soldiers epitomised wasn’t what I wanted to…

From before Grade R your children should be read to every day. From Grade 2 they should be reading independently daily. They should also still be read to by someone else as this exposes them to more advanced vocabulary and concepts, educational psychologist Melanie Hartgill says. TIPS FOR BUSY PARENTS • Let older siblings or grandparents read to your child. • Play them audiobooks in the car or at home. • Make it a ritual to read a book with them every night before they go to bed. • Sign them up at your local library and take them every fortnight to exchange books. • Get them involved with reading groups or library reading circles – this will be of particular help if their first language isn’t English. • Enrol…